Do I need a GP referral for Emergency Prescription Service?

No. Emergency Prescription Service is a private service you can book directly with Bruntsfield Pharmacy, without a GP referral and without being registered with us. If what you need turns out to be something better handled by your GP or a hospital, we will tell you that plainly rather than proceed.

Where can I get Emergency Prescription Service in Edinburgh?

At Bruntsfield Pharmacy, 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ, through our Private Prescribing Service service. We are a short walk from Morningside, Marchmont and Tollcross, and open monday to friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can book online or call 0131 563 6824.

Do I need an appointment for Emergency Prescription Service?

Booking ahead is best, and you can do it online from this page or by calling 0131 563 6824. We can often see people the same day. If you are unsure whether this is the right service for you, ring first and ask to speak to a pharmacist.

Emergency Prescription Service

If you have run out of a regular medicine and cannot get to your GP in time, we may be able to supply an emergency amount to keep you going.

A pharmacist beside a shelf of medicines

Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.

NHS

Availability: Private service
Clinic: Private Prescribing Service
Referral: Not needed, book directly
Where: 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ

What is Emergency Prescription Service?

This happens most often at weekends, over holidays, or when you are away from home and your prescription is registered elsewhere. It is a common situation and usually a solvable one.

Bring whatever detail you have about the medicine and dose. There are medicines that cannot be supplied this way, and we will tell you straight away if yours is one of them so you are not left waiting.

Why choose Emergency Prescription Service at Bruntsfield Pharmacy?

Same-day appointments

Usually seen the same day, without waiting for a GP appointment to come free.

Assessed by a prescriber

An independent prescribing pharmacist assesses you and can prescribe where it is appropriate.

Honest advice

If treatment is not the right answer, or you need to see a GP, we will tell you plainly.

Private consultation room

Every consultation happens behind a closed door, not at the counter.

How it Works

How does Emergency Prescription Service work?

Book a consultation

Book online or call in. Most appointments are available the same day.

Talk it through

The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, your history and anything you already take, and examines you where needed.

Agree what happens next

If treatment is right for you it is supplied there and then. If it is not, we explain why and where to go instead.

Book online

Choose a time for Emergency Prescription Service without leaving this page.

Emergency Prescription Service: common questions

Do I need a GP referral for Emergency Prescription Service?: No. Emergency Prescription Service is a private service you can book directly with Bruntsfield Pharmacy, without a GP referral and without being registered with us. If what you need turns out to be something better handled by your GP or a hospital, we will tell you that plainly rather than proceed.
Where can I get Emergency Prescription Service in Edinburgh?: At Bruntsfield Pharmacy, 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ, through our Private Prescribing Service service. We are a short walk from Morningside, Marchmont and Tollcross, and open monday to friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can book online or call 0131 563 6824.
Do I need an appointment for Emergency Prescription Service?: Booking ahead is best, and you can do it online from this page or by calling 0131 563 6824. We can often see people the same day. If you are unsure whether this is the right service for you, ring first and ask to speak to a pharmacist.